■ verb
1》 further the progress of; support or encourage.
↘publicize (a product or venture).
↘attempt to ensure the passing of (a private Act of Parliament).
2》 raise to a higher position or rank.
↘transfer (a sports team) to a higher division of a league.
3》 Chemistry (of an additive) increase the activity of (a catalyst).
4》 Chess exchange (a pawn) for a more powerful piece when it reaches the opponent's end of the board.
Derivatives
promotability noun
promotable adjective
~r noun
promotive adjective
Origin
ME: from L. promot- , promovere 'move forward', from pro- 'forward, onward' + movere 'to move'.